SCRIPTURE: Proverbs 5-9
“Can a man scoop fire into his lap without his clothes being burned? Can a man walk on hot coals without his feet being scorched?” (Proverbs 6:27-28)
This is so obvious, why does it need to be said?
Because for some reason so many people are blind to the obvious, and do stupid things like this.
Satan has many different lures in his tackle box, but sex is one the best.
“But a man who commits adultery has no sense; whoever does so destroys himself.” (Proverbs 6:32)
Ask someone whose life has been ruined by sexual scandal, and they will agree.
Why don’t they see it before they’re caught, or in the moment of weakness?
Let this be a lesson to all of us; sin in it’s many forms is deceptive, making us blind to its dangers.
My sense is that during the moment of weakness, it’s not that we think we can get away with it; rather we don’t think at all, we just feel, and act on impulse.
All of these proverbs are warning lights on the dashboard of life, flashing their warning when there is danger.
A little black tape can hide the flashing light, but it can’t prevent the impending engine blowout.
Don’t be stupid, the devil is an expert fisherman, he knows what bait to use on you, on me!
What do you sense the Lord saying to you?
PRAYER
God, the wages of sin are so obvious, after the fact. I can’t say that nobody warned me. The warning lights are flashing. I have the choice, wisdom or folly. Which will I choose?